Which to use? Controls Legacy fields etc

i'm  creating templates company. need document headlines have exact formatting - may change in content.

they need preformatted field in add name, phone etc. preferably grey background...

there word 2010 controls, legacy controls , "building blocks". , maybe other in word 2013 or 365?

which 1 should use make template works , lasts.

lovley if have links tutorials or guides

thanks

anna

which word version client use?

there's no point using content controls if of users still on word 2003, example. in case, client may have content formfields - or find business case upgrading.

conversely, using formfields isn't way go if client uses office 2007 & later exclusively. content controls far more flexible formfields , document in docx format supports more granular security. building blocks too, supported in office 2007 & later and, used in conjunction content controls, can give clients still greater flexibility.

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cheers
paul edstein
[ms mvp - word]

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